UN Women joins Europe Day celebration
On 9 May, UN Women participated in the annual event dedicated to Europe Day. This year once again, the Expo Georgia exhibition centre hosted this important occasion. Learn more
From a test cake to a thriving business
35-year-old Naniko Iaralishvili lives in Oni, a small town in Georgia’s mountainous Racha region, and runs the “Nita” café and pastry shop. Learn more
Business companies discuss good practices
UN Women continues to support companies in the South Caucasus that are signatories to the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), providing them with a platform for sharing best practices. Learn more
Women’s rights and the power of stories
From the stage of the ZEG Storytelling Festival, an annual international event held in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 19 to 21 June, women’s voices rang out loud and clear. Learn more
A place where generations come together
The books were donated to Tsintskaro Library as part of a community initiative—through the efforts of local women. Learn more
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Group photo of the first cohort of Leadership Academy graduates. Photo: UN Women
UN Women Celebrates First Leadership Academy Graduates

Feminist leadership is about creating societies where equality, justice and inclusion are shared values. Guided by this vision and a shared commitment to advancing gender equality, 25 women came together for five days to participate in the first UN Women Leadership Academy in Georgia.

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Women Lead Peace Follows Hero
In Focus: Women Lead Peace Follows

Every policy, decision, and action taken under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 has contributed to building a more inclusive and peaceful world — anchored in women's leadership. Yet, the path to lasting change and peace is long, and our commitment must be stronger than ever.

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The signs of relationship abuse and how to help
The signs of relationship abuse and how to help

Globally, one in three women experiences physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. While domestic violence and abuse are sometimes hidden, if we know the signs of an abusive relationship, we may be able to recognize it better and seek or offer help.